Continued Medicaid Shell Game

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Here we go again, another round of the bi-annual Medicaid shell game to theoretically increase Medicaid SNF rates in Wisconsin.  If you aren’t familiar with this trick, watch closely because the moving parts are designed to confuse you – hence the illusion.  The trick starts with the State having a continuing budget deficit overall.  Don’t … Read more

Hospice MedPAC Wrap Up

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Hospice Update – Spring 09   Overview   Commencing with its June 2004 report to Congress, MedPAC (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission) has been trending a series of reform recommendations to the Medicare Hospice Benefit.  The Hospice benefit remains essentially intact along with its payment system since its inception in 1983.  Originating from a demonstration program … Read more